Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Trained in Sustainable Practices

PT Anugerah Agung Prima Abadi (AAPA), a subsidiary of PT Triputra Agro Persada Tbk (TAP), is empowering oil palm farmers in Berau, East Kalimantan, through its PERKASA (Quality and Prosperous Farmers) program. This initiative, part of TAP's 'TAP Untuk Negeri' (TAP for the Nation) commitment, specifically includes women farmers, aiming to boost both crop productivity and family well-being.

The three-day training program, held in Lesan Dayak Village, focuses on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), combining 40% theory with 60% practical application, offered free of charge. Participants gain valuable knowledge in efficient plantation management and the implementation of sustainable farming methods. They also receive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manuals, written in accessible language, to guide them in applying these practices on their own farms.

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The PERKASA training is very important for us. We learn many things, so that our economy can become even better.

Fatimah, one of the participants, expressed the program's significance, stating, "The PERKASA training is very important for us. We learn many things so that our economy can improve." The training equips farmers with new techniques for cultivating oil palm, optimizing their land use, and adopting environmentally sound practices.

This capacity-building effort by AAPA aligns with the Indonesian government's broader goals to enhance agricultural productivity through modernization and human resource development. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman has emphasized that increased productivity must be coupled with improved farmer welfare, believing that profitable farming encourages greater participation and contributes to national food security. The PERKASA program aims to foster a generation of more productive and sustainable farmers, ultimately contributing to family welfare and regional development.

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If farmers are prosperous, they will definitely compete to plant because their business is profitable. Now we are accelerating modern agriculture. God willing, farmers will become more prosperous and sustainable food self-sufficiency can be realized.